Rivanna Contra Dance, Friday 2/21/2025
Contra Dance Third Fridays at Greenwood Community Center Beginner lesson at 7:00 pm. Entry: $10 - $20 sliding scale Music by Petrichord. Calling by Penelope Weinberger.
Sponsored by: TADAMS (Traditional American Dance and Music Society)
Contra Dance Third Fridays at Greenwood Community Center Beginner lesson at 7:00 pm. Entry: $10 - $20 sliding scale Music by Petrichord. Calling by Penelope Weinberger.
6:45pm Beginner’s Workshop: arrive early to learn or review the basics. Newcomers and experienced dancers are both appreciated. Location: West End Ballroom Music: Petrichord (DC/Rhode Island) with Sophie Chang on cello; Colleen Holroyd on fiddle; and Bobby LaRose on keyboard, mandolin & banjo. Caller: Virginia Varland (Richmond) Admission: $10 members/students, $15 non-members, 14 & under free.
TADAMS is an all-volunteer run, non-profit organization. Our monthly board meetings are open to the public and engagement is encouraged. Board meetings typically occur the Monday following the final dance of each month. Monday, February 24, we will meet in the Conference Room of the Tuckahoe Public Library and the meeting can also be attended […]
First Saturdays, every month September-June to music by the Friends of Appalachian Music. Each evening traditionally ends with the Virginia Reel! This evening's contra dances will be taught and called by Virginia Varland.
Open Waltz, first Fridays February-June Music by Pete and Ellen Vigour. Entry: $10 Sponsored by CDSS
6:45pm Beginner’s Workshop: arrive early to learn or review the basics. Newcomers and experienced dancers are both appreciated. ****One time only 2nd Saturday. There is no 2nd Sunday contra dance for the month of March.*** Location: West End Ballroom Music: Early Grove String Band with Evan Esch on fiddle and bass, Peter Marjusk on bass and […]
Contra Dance Third Fridays at Greenwood Community Center with calling by Qwill Duvall and music by the Rhythmajigs. Beginner lesson at 7:00 pm. ***Mask optional*** Entry: $10 - $20 sliding scale
6:45pm Beginner’s Workshop: arrive early to learn or review the basics. Newcomers and experienced dancers are both appreciated. Location: West End Ballroom Music: Rhythmajigs (Charlottesville) with Jack Maus on piano, Michael Giordano on fiddle, and Pattie Reum on whistles and flute. Caller: April Blum (DC) Admission: $10 members/students, $15 non-members, 14 & under free. Beginner’s Workshop: Arrive early at […]
TADAMS is an all-volunteer run, non-profit organization. Our monthly board meetings are open to the public and engagement is encouraged. Board meetings typically occur the Monday following the final dance of each month. Monday, March 24, we will meet in the Conference Room of the TWIN HICKORY Public Library and the meeting can also be […]
First Saturdays, every month September-May to music by the Friends of Appalachian Music. Each evening traditionally ends with the Virginia Reel! This evening's contra dances will be taught and called by Virginia Varland.
Please join us at the beautiful Lewis Ginter Recreation Association for the 2025 Springforth Ball, a weekend of dance, music, food, and camaraderie. Music by Playing with Fyre and calling by Bob Isaacs. Workshops will include challenging contras, english country dance, square dance, scandinavian dance, waltz and more!
Contra Dance Third Fridays at Greenwood Community Center Beginner lesson at 7:00 pm. ***Mask optional*** Entry: $10 - $20 sliding scale